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with him, he really owned most of the camps 

 and water-rights himself. 



Perhaps he saw the look of disappointment 

 his guest could not conceal; anyway, after a 

 moment's pause he continued: "Listen, my 

 dear chap; you know much about fish and 

 their habits. Will you arrange to take a 

 trip with any friend you care to invite and 

 visit the head-waters of our river? 



"There is a saw-mill near the source and 

 I want your opinion if its existence means 

 danger or disease to the salmon. I have 

 been informed that sawdust is detrimental 

 to fish life if there is much of it in the waters, 

 but know little of such matters myself. If 

 it were possible I should be delighted to go 

 along with you but at this time it is im- 

 perative that I remain here. Everything 

 you need will be supplied. Capture speci- 

 mens enough, even though it is late in the 

 season, so that you can be absolutely sure 

 of their condition. Will you do me this 

 favor, and when will you be ready?" 



Surprised and gratified, the Angler ex- 

 pressed his appreciation of the courtesies ex- 

 tended, stating that two days would give 

 ample time in which to complete necessary 

 arrangements. A handshake and a wee 

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